Question

Based on this graph, which is a true statement?


Sources: United Nations, Department for Economic and Social Information and Policy Analysis, Population Division, World Population Prospects: The 1996 Revision, New York, 1996, and projections using the model in World Bank, World Development Indicators, Washington, D.C., 1997.
A.
The death rate in developing and industrialized countries could be lowered if there was better access to medicine.
B.
Fewer male children are born than female children in developing countries and industrialized countries.
C.
The life span of people in developing countries is longer than that of people in industrialized countries.
D.
More children are born in developing countries than in industrialized countries.

Answer 1

Based on the context provided, the most accurate statement would likely be:

D. More children are born in developing countries than in industrialized countries.

This statement reflects a known demographic trend where developing countries typically have higher birth rates compared to industrialized nations. The other statements have inaccuracies or assumptions that may not hold true based on typical demographic data.